[Iranian Official States Agreement Unlikely Before November, Trump Denies Easing Sanctions for Negotiations] Iranian officials assess that it will be difficult for both sides to reach a relevant agreement before the U.S. midterm elections in November. In response to reports suggesting that the U.S. might ease restrictions to advance negotiations, President Trump denied the claims, stating that he would not use lifting sanctions exemptions or unfreezing Iran's overseas assets as bargaining chips. (Source: Jinshi Data)